The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 799

Why was Xena asking Felix to return, even though there was no mission for him?

Felix frowned. "Why?"

"No reason needed! You're a Dragon Knight under my command. When I order you back, you come back!"

Such forceful authority would have been impossible before, but now Felix did hold the Dragon Knight title-no disputing that. "I have a patient here, Xena. Don't put me in this position."

After a brief silence, Xena's voice softened slightly. "Whether you have a patient or not, I know you well enough. You're in Astoria for something else. I might not ask, but I know plenty. "Felix, this situation is bigger than you realize. It's not something you can handle on impulse. Understand?"

Clearly, Xena had guessed Felix was targeting the Steeles. Her "urgent matters" that let him board the plane must have been Alistair's anonymous tip.

really do have a patient. Sorry." He hung up. After several minutes without another call, Felix relaxed. He only received a text

short, but it warmed his heart.

presence suggested high status. "Thank you for helping, Dr. Zeller. I'm quite lucky this time. If my company hadn't brought me to Astoria for business, Luna wouldn't have heard about my illness and thought that you could help me." Luna said with a smile, "It's quite a coincidence.

pharmaceutical company in

asked casually, "Ms. Leeman, are you

hadn't forgotten about it. He just

a thousand times over for partnering with

and Luna looked startled. 'Dr. Zeller, I

What luck.

Chapter 700

it. It's impressive that a

you'd say that! You're right. Our CEO, Mr. Reynolds, is a role model to many people. He treats